Share This

International Guidance Counsellors' Conference

Held in February each year, the International Guidance Counsellors' Conference is an opportunity for counsellors and teachers to understand more about life at the University of Oxford, as well as gaining an insight into the admissions process.

The 2017 Oxford University International Guidance Counsellors' Conference will take place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February.

The Oxford University International Guidance Counsellors' Conference is a rare opportunity to visit a prestigious university renowned for academic excellence, and stay in the one of the most recognisable cities in Europe. During the two-day conference, delegates will have the opportunity to:

Meet with admissions staff from across the collegiate University

Gain insight into our academic offering and tutorial system

Obtain information on our admissions procedures including the opportunity to observe a mock interview

Speak with current international students

Dine in an Oxford college

Visit world-class museums and teaching facilities

Visit the famous sights of Oxford

Network with colleagues in your profession

We will provide:

Two nights' bed & breakfast

Lunch on both days

Drinks reception

Formal dinner on Saturday evening in an Oxford college

We are unable to provide:

Flights to and from the UK

Airport transfers

Dinner on Friday evening

You are eligible to apply for the conference if:

You are employed by a high school (public or private) outside the UK

Please note that applications from independent counsellors or agents will not be considered.

Cost

The cost of a place at the conference is £150 sterling per delegate (US Dollars $240, Canadian Dollars $300, Euros €210) which includes two nights b&b accommodation, lunch on both days and a formal dinner on Saturday evening. If you feel that this cost may prevent you from applying please do contact igcc@admin.ox.ac.uk. If you are successful in gaining a place on the conference you will be required to make the payment either online or by cheque made out to 'The University of Oxford'. Payment must be received by Wednesday 14 December 2016.

Booking

Applications to attend the conference are now open. Please fill out the online application form which can be found here by Friday 25 November 2016. Please note, we typically receive more applications than we have places available, therefore decisions will be based on the potential of students studying at the school to make a competitive application to Oxford, as well as the opportunity for the school or its students to engage with the University. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 2 December 2016.

Was this page useful? *

Yes

No

Please tell us what you want to see on this page, the more specific you can be the more likely it is that we can add it.